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Catriona Giancos

Mississauga,ON

Summary

  • Psychological Services and Educational Studies work and volunteer related experience with both children and adults.
  • Experience supporting students and individuals in the community with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
  • Facilitated workshops for caregivers, collaborated on treatment plans, and assisted in program implementation for children with disabilities.
  • Ability to work in a team environment alongside other providers to ensure adequate support for individuals, their families and the community as a whole.
  • Focused and attentive individual with good administrative, organizational and problem-solving abilities. Skilled at coordinating people, activities and documents. Dedicated to best-in-class work and productivity.
  • Exceptional problem solving, interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Staff Worker

Chris Hensell
03.2024 - Current
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
  • Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.

Speech Therapist Assistant Volunteer

Jackie Antotelli
01.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with staff to develop and execute individualized treatment plans for children with a variety of medical, developmental, and behavioral needs, ensuring care and support
  • Assisted in the creation and implementation of programs and services for children and their parents alongside staff including workshops and Autism, Communication, Hearing, and Occupational Therapy services
  • Enhanced patient progress by implementing individualized speech therapy plans and tracking improvements.
  • Assisted in administering assessments, effectively contributing to accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans.
  • Provided essential support to the speech therapist in conducting evaluations, leading to more efficient assessment processes.

Student Teacher Volunteer

Tanya Brancillion
10.2023 - Current
  • Fostered language acquisition and academic success by providing support to students who are learning English as a new language
  • Engage in one-on-one and small group activities to reinforce language skills, assist with homework, and enhance language comprehension
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.

Emergency Supply Teacher & Educational Resource Worker

Tanya Bracillion
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
  • Developed and executed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress, adjusting teaching strategies accordingly.

Crisis Helpline Volunteer

09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Utilized strong communication and listening skills to assist callers with a variety of concerns and urgent mental health issues
  • Implemented suicide intervention and prevention techniques to de-escalate crisis situations and assess the caller's level of risk for self-harm
  • Referred callers to community resources and mental health services when required

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Neuroscience And Behaviour

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Mississauga, ON
06.2025

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail

Timeline

Direct Support Staff Worker

Chris Hensell
03.2024 - Current

Speech Therapist Assistant Volunteer

Jackie Antotelli
01.2024 - Current

Student Teacher Volunteer

Tanya Brancillion
10.2023 - Current

Crisis Helpline Volunteer

09.2022 - 06.2023

Emergency Supply Teacher & Educational Resource Worker

Tanya Bracillion
04.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology, Neuroscience And Behaviour

University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

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